U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. President Roosevelt at podium addressing Congress in World War II. He recounts events leading up to the Japanese attack and delivers his declaration of war against Japan. He describes the attack as "unprovoked and dastardly" and asks the Congress to affirm that since the attack on December 7, 1941, a State of War has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire. He speaks about the war and states that the Americans will surely succeed in the war. The officials applaud at the President's statement.
5th Liberty (Victory) Loan drive in United States. Victory Liberty Loan parade in Boston, Massachussets, led by a marching band of soldiers playing instruments.They pass State Capitol building flying the State flag. Holt tractor and army truck drive on city street past a large sign reading: "Show Your Button." Scene shifts to downtown where an Army truck carrying a large artillery gun passes a large sign depicting an ordinary working man saying : "Sure! We'll finish the job, The Victory Liberty Loan."
President Franklin D. Roosevelt stands at podium and speaks after Democratic Victory Dinner, in the Willard Hotel, Washington, DC, on March 4, 1937. He states that, "Democracy in many lands has failed, for the time being, to meet human needs." He speaks of people being so fed up with debate and party bickering that they surrender democratic principles and processes to get things done. He goes on to speak of history, and failure of dictatorship. He states that, "In the United States, Democracy has, not yet, failed, and does not need to fail." At that point the audience applauds. Roosevelt refers the the Agricultural Adjustment Act. He complains about the Supreme Court. He remarks with a smile that, as the lawyers themselves say, "In this fight, time is of the essence." The audience applauds. He speaks of meeting the needs of the peple, now.
Consequences of the 1960 U-2 reconnaissance aircraft incident. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev addresses the Soviet Presidium in Moscow, Soviet Union. Exterior of the U.S. Department of State. A spokesperson of the State Department gives a statement in the United States.
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies for Ronald Reagan on 20th January 1981 in Washington DC. Inaugural Ceremony on the terrace of West Front of the United States Capitol. President Ronald Reagan delivers a speech. His wife Nancy David Reagan is seated on the left side. Jimmy Carter is seated on the right side. The President speaks about President of the Massachusetts Congress, Dr. Joseph Warren and states, 'Our country is in danger. You are to decide the important questions upon which rests the happiness and the liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves'. Further he states that enemies of freedom will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people, we will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will not surrender for it, now or ever. The crowd applauds. The President speaks about terrorism and America as a nation ready to fight against it. He thanks the people for the tens of thousands of prayer meetings held.
Subcommittee of House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) holds hearing in Los Angeles, California, United States. Johannes (Hanns) Eisler, musician, composer and film maker, is being questioned. He is questioned about his associations with the Communist Party and the Soviet Union. The witness spells his full name for the Committee, and states that he was born July 5, 1898, in Leipsig, Germany. He states his occupation, as composer and that he studied in Vienna and was a student of Arnold Schonberg. In response to questions, he recalls visiting the Soviet Union several times in the early 1930s, for film making and musical publishing. He denies ever receiving any monies from the Soviet Government.
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